Johnny James

Influenced by the hardcore punk and noise rock of the 80s and 90s, Brighton-based Ditz make taut and erratic, melodic and urgent post punk.

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs mix acid rock, psych metal, and stoner influences into a thick sludge of riffs and menacing bellows.

A collaborative project between John Grant and Wrangler, Creep Show blend experimental pop, surreal funk and dark analogue electro.

Featuring eight emerging artists from Manchester and the north, Reform Radio presents the culmination of their latest artist-led project, Co-lab Theory.

This event has been cancelled due to the ongoing situation with Covid-19

Sean Shibe, one of the foremost guitarists of his generation, is bringing his wild virtuosity and pioneering vision to RNCM this March.

Blurring the lines of classical, jazz, rock, world and experimental music, the Bang on a Can All-Stars present a wonderfully adventurous programme at RNCM.

Cabaret singer Ute Lemper tells the fascinating story of Marlene Dietrich, featuring songs from every chapter of the legendary singer’s life.

Use Hearing Protection tells the story of Factory Records’ formative years from 1978-1982, when the label made waves with its innovative work in music, technology and design.

Stay Fresh Fest is back this February with a raft of new and emerging talent from the North West. Read our top picks from the line-up.

Joining a raft of great new bands breaking out of Ireland, shadowy post punks The Murder Capital are getting us seriously excited.